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Drone Attack Claims Lives of UN Peacekeepers in Sudan


International Condemnation Follows Deadly Strike on Camp


A deadly drone strike killed six United Nations peacekeepers from Bangladesh and wounded several others on Saturday. The attack targeted their camp in Sudan's South Kordofan region, according to a statement from the UN mission.


Details of the Sudan Attack


The incident occurred when an unmanned aerial vehicle hit the UN peacekeepers' base. The Bangladeshi soldiers were part of a UN mission tasked with monitoring and supporting peace efforts in the volatile region.


International Response and Condemnation


The United Nations Secretary

  • General and authorities in Bangladesh have strongly condemned the assault. This attack represents one of the single deadliest incidents for UN forces in Sudan recently.



    • UN Condemnation: The UN chief issued a forceful condemnation of the strike.

    • Bangladeshi Authorities: Officials in Dhaka also denounced the attack on their personnel.


Accusations Surrounding the Drone Strike


Following the event, the Sudanese government in Khartoum publicly accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out the drone attack. The RSF has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the national army.